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Michigan Wins 2008 North American Solar Challenge

Posted by samzenpus on from the half-a-year-of-grey-sky dept.

An anonymous reader writes "The University of Michigan Solar Car Team won the 2008 North American Solar Challenge, crossing the finish line in Alberta, Canada on Tuesday after more than 50 hours of racing over nine days. The team successfully defended their title from 2005, the last year the race was held. Final results have been posted on the North American Solar Challenge website and will be officially announced at an award ceremony later today."

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  1. Hail To The Victors! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Insightful

    G O B L U E ! ! !

  2. Re:Distribution by cbc1920 · · Score: 2, Insightful

    another little secret: Michigan has a business team (yes, team as in many members and its own command structure) that courts that industry help. Most of the other teams don't have the manpower or organization to do that.

  3. Re:50 hours / 9 days by kaos07 · · Score: 2, Insightful

    The cars raced for 50 hours. It wasn't nonstop. Hence the "nine days". The average speed was 45mph on a 2200m course.

  4. Re:Seems to me... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Insightful

    Oorah. Down with the haters. We are Michigan, we are the leaders and the best. Don't get angry/jealous... get even. Channel your frustrations to give us some better competition next time.